Chapter III · Chapter 3

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Two months had passed, and the sturdy _Dolphin_ was lying snugly at anchor in a small, well-sheltered cove on one of the Kent's Group of islands.

(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps

From this reading Less than a hundred yards away was one of the rudest attempts at a house ever seen--that is, externally--for it was built with wreckage from many ships and was roofed with tarpaulins and coarse “albatross” grass.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading Two months had passed, and the sturdy _Dolphin_ was lying snugly at anchor in a small, well-sheltered cove on one of the Kent's Group of islands.

past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably

From this reading She rose, shook the biscuit crumbs from her apron, and walking down to the _Dolphin_, anchored just in front of the house, called--“Manuel.”

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Two months had passed, and the sturdy _Dolphin_ was lying snugly at anchor in a small, well-sheltered cove on one of the Kent's Group of islands.

a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading She rose, shook the biscuit crumbs from her apron, and walking down to the _Dolphin_, anchored just in front of the house, called--“Manuel.”

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading It was nearing the time when her husband and his men would be returning from their usual day's arduous toil.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Two months had passed, and the sturdy _Dolphin_ was lying snugly at anchor in a small, well-sheltered cove on one of the Kent's Group of islands.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Less than a hundred yards away was one of the rudest attempts at a house ever seen--that is, externally--for it was built with wreckage from many ships and was roofed with tarpaulins and coarse “albatross” grass.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Less than a hundred yards away was one of the rudest attempts at a house ever seen--that is, externally--for it was built with wreckage from many ships and was roofed with tarpaulins and coarse “albatross” grass.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was nearing the time when her husband and his men would be returning from their usual day's arduous toil.

small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda

From this reading Seated on a stool outside the building was Mrs. Lester, engaged in feeding a number of noisy fowls with broken-up biscuit, but looking every now and then towards the _Braybrook Cattle_, which lay on the rocks a mile away with only her lower masts standing.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Seated on a stool outside the building was Mrs. Lester, engaged in feeding a number of noisy fowls with broken-up biscuit, but looking every now and then towards the _Braybrook Cattle_, which lay on the rocks a mile away with only her lower masts standing.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Seated on a stool outside the building was Mrs. Lester, engaged in feeding a number of noisy fowls with broken-up biscuit, but looking every now and then towards the _Braybrook Cattle_, which lay on the rocks a mile away with only her lower masts standing.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Seated on a stool outside the building was Mrs. Lester, engaged in feeding a number of noisy fowls with broken-up biscuit, but looking every now and then towards the _Braybrook Cattle_, which lay on the rocks a mile away with only her lower masts standing.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Less than a hundred yards away was one of the rudest attempts at a house ever seen--that is, externally--for it was built with wreckage from many ships and was roofed with tarpaulins and coarse “albatross” grass.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Seated on a stool outside the building was Mrs. Lester, engaged in feeding a number of noisy fowls with broken-up biscuit, but looking every now and then towards the _Braybrook Cattle_, which lay on the rocks a mile away with only her lower masts standing.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading She rose, shook the biscuit crumbs from her apron, and walking down to the _Dolphin_, anchored just in front of the house, called--“Manuel.”

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Seated on a stool outside the building was Mrs. Lester, engaged in feeding a number of noisy fowls with broken-up biscuit, but looking every now and then towards the _Braybrook Cattle_, which lay on the rocks a mile away with only her lower masts standing.

of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

From this reading Less than a hundred yards away was one of the rudest attempts at a house ever seen--that is, externally--for it was built with wreckage from many ships and was roofed with tarpaulins and coarse “albatross” grass.

a small inlet

From this reading Two months had passed, and the sturdy _Dolphin_ was lying snugly at anchor in a small, well-sheltered cove on one of the Kent's Group of islands.

plural of “crumb” — a very small quantity of something

From this reading She rose, shook the biscuit crumbs from her apron, and walking down to the _Dolphin_, anchored just in front of the house, called--“Manuel.”

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was nearing the time when her husband and his men would be returning from their usual day's arduous toil.

large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)

From this reading Two months had passed, and the sturdy _Dolphin_ was lying snugly at anchor in a small, well-sheltered cove on one of the Kent's Group of islands.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading She rose, shook the biscuit crumbs from her apron, and walking down to the _Dolphin_, anchored just in front of the house, called--“Manuel.”

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Seated on a stool outside the building was Mrs. Lester, engaged in feeding a number of noisy fowls with broken-up biscuit, but looking every now and then towards the _Braybrook Cattle_, which lay on the rocks a mile away with only her lower masts standing.

at any time

From this reading Less than a hundred yards away was one of the rudest attempts at a house ever seen--that is, externally--for it was built with wreckage from many ships and was roofed with tarpaulins and coarse “albatross” grass.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Seated on a stool outside the building was Mrs. Lester, engaged in feeding a number of noisy fowls with broken-up biscuit, but looking every now and then towards the _Braybrook Cattle_, which lay on the rocks a mile away with only her lower masts standing.

on or from the outside

From this reading Less than a hundred yards away was one of the rudest attempts at a house ever seen--that is, externally--for it was built with wreckage from many ships and was roofed with tarpaulins and coarse “albatross” grass.

the act of consuming food

From this reading Seated on a stool outside the building was Mrs. Lester, engaged in feeding a number of noisy fowls with broken-up biscuit, but looking every now and then towards the _Braybrook Cattle_, which lay on the rocks a mile away with only her lower masts standing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Less than a hundred yards away was one of the rudest attempts at a house ever seen--that is, externally--for it was built with wreckage from many ships and was roofed with tarpaulins and coarse “albatross” grass.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Seated on a stool outside the building was Mrs. Lester, engaged in feeding a number of noisy fowls with broken-up biscuit, but looking every now and then towards the _Braybrook Cattle_, which lay on the rocks a mile away with only her lower masts standing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Less than a hundred yards away was one of the rudest attempts at a house ever seen--that is, externally--for it was built with wreckage from many ships and was roofed with tarpaulins and coarse “albatross” grass.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading She rose, shook the biscuit crumbs from her apron, and walking down to the _Dolphin_, anchored just in front of the house, called--“Manuel.”

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Less than a hundred yards away was one of the rudest attempts at a house ever seen--that is, externally--for it was built with wreckage from many ships and was roofed with tarpaulins and coarse “albatross” grass.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Two months had passed, and the sturdy _Dolphin_ was lying snugly at anchor in a small, well-sheltered cove on one of the Kent's Group of islands.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Two months had passed, and the sturdy _Dolphin_ was lying snugly at anchor in a small, well-sheltered cove on one of the Kent's Group of islands.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Seated on a stool outside the building was Mrs. Lester, engaged in feeding a number of noisy fowls with broken-up biscuit, but looking every now and then towards the _Braybrook Cattle_, which lay on the rocks a mile away with only her lower masts standing.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It was nearing the time when her husband and his men would be returning from their usual day's arduous toil.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Less than a hundred yards away was one of the rudest attempts at a house ever seen--that is, externally--for it was built with wreckage from many ships and was roofed with tarpaulins and coarse “albatross” grass.

ten 10s

From this reading Less than a hundred yards away was one of the rudest attempts at a house ever seen--that is, externally--for it was built with wreckage from many ships and was roofed with tarpaulins and coarse “albatross” grass.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading It was nearing the time when her husband and his men would be returning from their usual day's arduous toil.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Two months had passed, and the sturdy _Dolphin_ was lying snugly at anchor in a small, well-sheltered cove on one of the Kent's Group of islands.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Less than a hundred yards away was one of the rudest attempts at a house ever seen--that is, externally--for it was built with wreckage from many ships and was roofed with tarpaulins and coarse “albatross” grass.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Two months had passed, and the sturdy _Dolphin_ was lying snugly at anchor in a small, well-sheltered cove on one of the Kent's Group of islands.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Less than a hundred yards away was one of the rudest attempts at a house ever seen--that is, externally--for it was built with wreckage from many ships and was roofed with tarpaulins and coarse “albatross” grass.

and nothing more

From this reading She rose, shook the biscuit crumbs from her apron, and walking down to the _Dolphin_, anchored just in front of the house, called--“Manuel.”

possessive form of “kent” — a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans

From this reading Two months had passed, and the sturdy _Dolphin_ was lying snugly at anchor in a small, well-sheltered cove on one of the Kent's Group of islands.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Seated on a stool outside the building was Mrs. Lester, engaged in feeding a number of noisy fowls with broken-up biscuit, but looking every now and then towards the _Braybrook Cattle_, which lay on the rocks a mile away with only her lower masts standing.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Less than a hundred yards away was one of the rudest attempts at a house ever seen--that is, externally--for it was built with wreckage from many ships and was roofed with tarpaulins and coarse “albatross” grass.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Seated on a stool outside the building was Mrs. Lester, engaged in feeding a number of noisy fowls with broken-up biscuit, but looking every now and then towards the _Braybrook Cattle_, which lay on the rocks a mile away with only her lower masts standing.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Seated on a stool outside the building was Mrs. Lester, engaged in feeding a number of noisy fowls with broken-up biscuit, but looking every now and then towards the _Braybrook Cattle_, which lay on the rocks a mile away with only her lower masts standing.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading Seated on a stool outside the building was Mrs. Lester, engaged in feeding a number of noisy fowls with broken-up biscuit, but looking every now and then towards the _Braybrook Cattle_, which lay on the rocks a mile away with only her lower masts standing.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Two months had passed, and the sturdy _Dolphin_ was lying snugly at anchor in a small, well-sheltered cove on one of the Kent's Group of islands.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She rose, shook the biscuit crumbs from her apron, and walking down to the _Dolphin_, anchored just in front of the house, called--“Manuel.”

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Less than a hundred yards away was one of the rudest attempts at a house ever seen--that is, externally--for it was built with wreckage from many ships and was roofed with tarpaulins and coarse “albatross” grass.

plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails

From this reading Seated on a stool outside the building was Mrs. Lester, engaged in feeding a number of noisy fowls with broken-up biscuit, but looking every now and then towards the _Braybrook Cattle_, which lay on the rocks a mile away with only her lower masts standing.

the force of workers available

From this reading It was nearing the time when her husband and his men would be returning from their usual day's arduous toil.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Seated on a stool outside the building was Mrs. Lester, engaged in feeding a number of noisy fowls with broken-up biscuit, but looking every now and then towards the _Braybrook Cattle_, which lay on the rocks a mile away with only her lower masts standing.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Two months had passed, and the sturdy _Dolphin_ was lying snugly at anchor in a small, well-sheltered cove on one of the Kent's Group of islands.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Seated on a stool outside the building was Mrs. Lester, engaged in feeding a number of noisy fowls with broken-up biscuit, but looking every now and then towards the _Braybrook Cattle_, which lay on the rocks a mile away with only her lower masts standing.

-ing form of “near” — move towards

From this reading It was nearing the time when her husband and his men would be returning from their usual day's arduous toil.

full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

From this reading Seated on a stool outside the building was Mrs. Lester, engaged in feeding a number of noisy fowls with broken-up biscuit, but looking every now and then towards the _Braybrook Cattle_, which lay on the rocks a mile away with only her lower masts standing.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Seated on a stool outside the building was Mrs. Lester, engaged in feeding a number of noisy fowls with broken-up biscuit, but looking every now and then towards the _Braybrook Cattle_, which lay on the rocks a mile away with only her lower masts standing.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Seated on a stool outside the building was Mrs. Lester, engaged in feeding a number of noisy fowls with broken-up biscuit, but looking every now and then towards the _Braybrook Cattle_, which lay on the rocks a mile away with only her lower masts standing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Two months had passed, and the sturdy _Dolphin_ was lying snugly at anchor in a small, well-sheltered cove on one of the Kent's Group of islands.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Two months had passed, and the sturdy _Dolphin_ was lying snugly at anchor in a small, well-sheltered cove on one of the Kent's Group of islands.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Two months had passed, and the sturdy _Dolphin_ was lying snugly at anchor in a small, well-sheltered cove on one of the Kent's Group of islands.

and nothing more

From this reading Seated on a stool outside the building was Mrs. Lester, engaged in feeding a number of noisy fowls with broken-up biscuit, but looking every now and then towards the _Braybrook Cattle_, which lay on the rocks a mile away with only her lower masts standing.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Seated on a stool outside the building was Mrs. Lester, engaged in feeding a number of noisy fowls with broken-up biscuit, but looking every now and then towards the _Braybrook Cattle_, which lay on the rocks a mile away with only her lower masts standing.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Two months had passed, and the sturdy _Dolphin_ was lying snugly at anchor in a small, well-sheltered cove on one of the Kent's Group of islands.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading It was nearing the time when her husband and his men would be returning from their usual day's arduous toil.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Seated on a stool outside the building was Mrs. Lester, engaged in feeding a number of noisy fowls with broken-up biscuit, but looking every now and then towards the _Braybrook Cattle_, which lay on the rocks a mile away with only her lower masts standing.

covered with a roof; having a roof as specified (often used in combination)

From this reading Less than a hundred yards away was one of the rudest attempts at a house ever seen--that is, externally--for it was built with wreckage from many ships and was roofed with tarpaulins and coarse “albatross” grass.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading She rose, shook the biscuit crumbs from her apron, and walking down to the _Dolphin_, anchored just in front of the house, called--“Manuel.”

superlative of “rude” — socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading Less than a hundred yards away was one of the rudest attempts at a house ever seen--that is, externally--for it was built with wreckage from many ships and was roofed with tarpaulins and coarse “albatross” grass.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Seated on a stool outside the building was Mrs. Lester, engaged in feeding a number of noisy fowls with broken-up biscuit, but looking every now and then towards the _Braybrook Cattle_, which lay on the rocks a mile away with only her lower masts standing.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Less than a hundred yards away was one of the rudest attempts at a house ever seen--that is, externally--for it was built with wreckage from many ships and was roofed with tarpaulins and coarse “albatross” grass.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She rose, shook the biscuit crumbs from her apron, and walking down to the _Dolphin_, anchored just in front of the house, called--“Manuel.”

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading Less than a hundred yards away was one of the rudest attempts at a house ever seen--that is, externally--for it was built with wreckage from many ships and was roofed with tarpaulins and coarse “albatross” grass.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading She rose, shook the biscuit crumbs from her apron, and walking down to the _Dolphin_, anchored just in front of the house, called--“Manuel.”

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Two months had passed, and the sturdy _Dolphin_ was lying snugly at anchor in a small, well-sheltered cove on one of the Kent's Group of islands.

fitting closely

From this reading Two months had passed, and the sturdy _Dolphin_ was lying snugly at anchor in a small, well-sheltered cove on one of the Kent's Group of islands.

having a supporting base

From this reading Seated on a stool outside the building was Mrs. Lester, engaged in feeding a number of noisy fowls with broken-up biscuit, but looking every now and then towards the _Braybrook Cattle_, which lay on the rocks a mile away with only her lower masts standing.

a simple seat without a back or arms

From this reading Seated on a stool outside the building was Mrs. Lester, engaged in feeding a number of noisy fowls with broken-up biscuit, but looking every now and then towards the _Braybrook Cattle_, which lay on the rocks a mile away with only her lower masts standing.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Two months had passed, and the sturdy _Dolphin_ was lying snugly at anchor in a small, well-sheltered cove on one of the Kent's Group of islands.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Less than a hundred yards away was one of the rudest attempts at a house ever seen--that is, externally--for it was built with wreckage from many ships and was roofed with tarpaulins and coarse “albatross” grass.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Less than a hundred yards away was one of the rudest attempts at a house ever seen--that is, externally--for it was built with wreckage from many ships and was roofed with tarpaulins and coarse “albatross” grass.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Less than a hundred yards away was one of the rudest attempts at a house ever seen--that is, externally--for it was built with wreckage from many ships and was roofed with tarpaulins and coarse “albatross” grass.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Two months had passed, and the sturdy _Dolphin_ was lying snugly at anchor in a small, well-sheltered cove on one of the Kent's Group of islands.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was nearing the time when her husband and his men would be returning from their usual day's arduous toil.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Seated on a stool outside the building was Mrs. Lester, engaged in feeding a number of noisy fowls with broken-up biscuit, but looking every now and then towards the _Braybrook Cattle_, which lay on the rocks a mile away with only her lower masts standing.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was nearing the time when her husband and his men would be returning from their usual day's arduous toil.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading She rose, shook the biscuit crumbs from her apron, and walking down to the _Dolphin_, anchored just in front of the house, called--“Manuel.”

work hard

From this reading It was nearing the time when her husband and his men would be returning from their usual day's arduous toil.

in the direction of

From this reading Seated on a stool outside the building was Mrs. Lester, engaged in feeding a number of noisy fowls with broken-up biscuit, but looking every now and then towards the _Braybrook Cattle_, which lay on the rocks a mile away with only her lower masts standing.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two months had passed, and the sturdy _Dolphin_ was lying snugly at anchor in a small, well-sheltered cove on one of the Kent's Group of islands.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading It was nearing the time when her husband and his men would be returning from their usual day's arduous toil.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading She rose, shook the biscuit crumbs from her apron, and walking down to the _Dolphin_, anchored just in front of the house, called--“Manuel.”

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Two months had passed, and the sturdy _Dolphin_ was lying snugly at anchor in a small, well-sheltered cove on one of the Kent's Group of islands.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Two months had passed, and the sturdy _Dolphin_ was lying snugly at anchor in a small, well-sheltered cove on one of the Kent's Group of islands.

at the time that

From this reading It was nearing the time when her husband and his men would be returning from their usual day's arduous toil.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Seated on a stool outside the building was Mrs. Lester, engaged in feeding a number of noisy fowls with broken-up biscuit, but looking every now and then towards the _Braybrook Cattle_, which lay on the rocks a mile away with only her lower masts standing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Less than a hundred yards away was one of the rudest attempts at a house ever seen--that is, externally--for it was built with wreckage from many ships and was roofed with tarpaulins and coarse “albatross” grass.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It was nearing the time when her husband and his men would be returning from their usual day's arduous toil.

the remaining parts of something that has been wrecked

From this reading Less than a hundred yards away was one of the rudest attempts at a house ever seen--that is, externally--for it was built with wreckage from many ships and was roofed with tarpaulins and coarse “albatross” grass.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Less than a hundred yards away was one of the rudest attempts at a house ever seen--that is, externally--for it was built with wreckage from many ships and was roofed with tarpaulins and coarse “albatross” grass.